This could be a big year for real estate investors in the Americas, with the majority of which intend to increase their property acquisitions in 2016. In turn, it could be a big year for Dallas-Fort Worth, with region ranking as the No. 3 target market for investment.

With the region continuing to mature and Dallas-Fort Worth's economy continuing to diversify, it's no wonder the metro area is seeing investor interest, said Chris Hipps, managing director of CBRE's investor services.

"With that growth, Dallas-Fort Worth is attracting a broader pool of talent and experiencing a surge in both infill and suburban urbanization," Hipps said. "Plus, we're still viewed as a market where comparatively good returns can be achieved. All of this combines to attract a deeper class of private equity and institutional investors."

Los Angeles was the top target market for real estate investment following by New York City as the No. 2 target market for investment, according to CBRE's recently released Americas Investor Intentions Survey 2016.

Other U.S. gateway markets also ranked high among investors. In addition to Dallas-Fort Worth, other preferred non-gateway markets included Atlanta, Seattle and Denver. Toronto was the top ranking non-U.S. market by being No. 5 on the target market list.

About 81 percent of investors surveyed by CBRE expected to maintain, or increase their spending this year. Here's a look at the most attractive property types:

Multifamily (apartments) is the most attractive property type with 28 percent of investors looking to acquire this real estate

Industrial ranks No. 3 with 23 percent and almost tied with the office category

Retail lags behind with 17 percent of investors looking to acquire this property type, but compared with last year slightly strengthened

The real estate investors surveyed for the report are most concerned with the weak domestic and global economic performance, particularly related to China. CBRE's report says that could mean an increase in investment in U.S. real estate.